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Cyber Security Compliance for Legal Businesses: What You Need to Know

MatterSuite

Therefore, it is crucial for legal businesses to implement robust cyber security for law firm compliance measures to protect themselves and their clients. What is Cyber Security Compliance? Compliance requirements are usually set by government and regulatory bodies, as well as industry associations.

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Data Security Essentials for Your Legal Department: What You Need to Know

MatterSuite

The repercussions of a data breach in the legal sector can be severe, ranging from reputational damage to regulatory non-compliance. In this blog, we will explore the essential elements of data security that every legal department should know of. We will delve into the potential risks and challenges faced by law firms.

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Data Security Essentials for Your Legal Department: What You Need to Know

MatterSuite

The repercussions of a data breach in the legal sector can be severe, ranging from reputational damage to regulatory non-compliance. In this blog, we will explore the essential elements of data security that every legal department should know of. We will delve into the potential risks and challenges faced by law firms.

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European Data Protection Roundup – September 2023

Debevoise Data Blog

In the Report, the CMA highlights a need to balance the huge promise of FMs against the risks they pose to the protection of consumers’ data, and intellectual property rights. Two areas that have been stressed previously in the data protection compliance context.

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EU Rules Restricting the International Transfers of Non-Personal Data

Inside Privacy

Transfers of Non-Personal Data Outside of the EU The Data Governance Act (which applies as of September 24, 2023), the Data Act (which will apply as of September 12, 2025), and the forthcoming European Health Data Space (which is still in draft form) contain restrictions on the transfer of non-personal data outside the EU.

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Blockchain Technology in Law: How It Impacts the Legal Profession

MatterSuite

Enhancing Intellectual Property Protection Blockchain technology can also be a game-changer in the field of intellectual property (IP) law. For legal professionals specializing in IP law, understanding blockchain’s role in providing and protecting intellectual property is becoming increasingly important.

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Law Firm Data Security: A Comprehensive Guide

CaseFox

Mitigation of Data Breach Risks Law firms are often targeted by cybercriminals due to the valuable information they possess. Robust data security measures play a crucial role in safeguarding the intellectual property of clients. Unauthorized access to such intellectual property can lead to exploitation or infringement.